Bio: Julie Schwartzbauer

Julie Schwartzbauer is beginning her third year working for Appleton Area School District as a K-2 District Literacy Coach.  She completed her undergrad work at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.  She first received her Bachelor Degree in Psychology, knowing she always wanted to work with children.  Julie was later inspired by professor to pursue a career in teaching.   She received her Master’s Degree in Reading from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. After staying home to raise her family, Julie became employed by the Menasha Joint School District.  It was there that she received training in Reading Recovery and began working as a Literacy Coach.   Now in Appleton, Julie still remains a strong advocate for Reading Recovery.  She services 16 elementary schools as a Literacy Coach and loves supporting the staff.  She could not do it without her coaching partner and supportive administrators. When Julie does not have her nose in a professional resource, she is biking, hiking and watching her three children play soccer.  Her husband is her biggest cheerleader and best friend.